3 Questions
Which term refers to the interaction between two different species that live in close association with each other?
Symbiotic relationship
What is the term for the specific role or job that a species has within its ecosystem?
Niche
What is the term for the process by which one species outcompetes and eliminates another species from a specific habitat?
Competitive exclusion
Study Notes
Species Interactions
- Symbiosis refers to the interaction between two different species that live in close association with each other.
- This can include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
Species Role in Ecosystem
- Niche refers to the specific role or job that a species has within its ecosystem.
- It encompasses the species' habitat, diet, and how it interacts with other species.
Competition and Habitat
- Competitive exclusion is the process by which one species outcompetes and eliminates another species from a specific habitat.
- This occurs when two species have similar requirements and are competing for the same resources.
Test your knowledge of symbiotic relationships, habitats, niches, competitive exclusion, ecological equivalents, ecosystems, and principles of ecology with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on these important concepts in ecology and see how well you understand the complex relationships within ecosystems.
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